Expensify vs Rippling: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Expensify and Rippling — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Rippling wins on our scorecard (7.7/10 vs 7.3/10).
| Scored on | Expensify | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 7 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 6 |
| Features | 8 | 9 |
| Collect Plan (with card) | $5/user/month | — |
| Control Plan (with card) | $9/user/month | — |
| Collect Plan (no card) | $10/user/month | — |
| Control Plan (no card) | $18/user/month | — |
| Core Platform | — | Starts at $8/user/mo |
| Base Fee | — | Varies by contract |
| PEO Services | — | Custom Quote |
| Implementation | — | Varies ($0 - $3,000+) |
Expensify in one paragraph
Expensify is a powerful automation tool for teams, provided you are willing to use their branded card to keep software costs down.
Skip it if: You prefer using a high-rewards external credit card and don't want to be penalized with higher software fees.
Rippling in one paragraph
Rippling is the gold standard for businesses that want to automate the entire employee lifecycle, from payroll to IT, provided they can handle the modular pricing.
Skip it if: You have fewer than 5 employees and don't plan to scale your headcount this year.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Expensify or Rippling?
On our five-axis scorecard, Rippling scores higher (7.7/10 vs 7.3/10). Rippling is the gold standard for businesses that want to automate the entire employee lifecycle, from payroll to IT, provided they can handle the modular pricing.
Who should skip Expensify?
You prefer using a high-rewards external credit card and don't want to be penalized with higher software fees.
Who should skip Rippling?
You have fewer than 5 employees and don't plan to scale your headcount this year.